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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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